The Helmsley Sandcastle located on Lido Beach in Sarasota has a relaxing sunny resort flavor, with a storybook seaside setting on a 600 foot strand of private, natural white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

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Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Longboat Key Club and Resort is a 410-acre beachfront resort and private country club located on the barrier island of Longboat Key, just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida.

Baggage/Other Charges: First checked bag on JetBlue flights is included (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees (incl. baggage fees), click here.

Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Baggage/Other Charges: First checked bag on JetBlue flights is included (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees (incl. baggage fees), click here.

Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Baggage/Other Charges: First checked bag on JetBlue flights is included (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees (incl. baggage fees), click here.

Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Situated on a barrier island, off the coast of Sarasota, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the powder white sand of Lido Beach and only two blocks from over 140 upscale restaurants, shops and galleries on St. Armand's Circle.

Baggage/Other Charges: First checked bag on JetBlue flights is included (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees (incl. baggage fees), click here.

Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Baggage/Other Charges: First checked bag on JetBlue flights is included (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees (incl. baggage fees), click here.

Changes/Cancellations: Package must be purchased at time of reservation and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies. Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year.

Enjoy great fun for the whole family with a number of wonderful waterways, beautiful beaches, bountiful bays, and of course the famous white quartz sand beaches in Siesta Beach! You can also paddle through exotic mangrove tunnels or hire a fishing guide to spend your days catching grouper, snapper and Spanish mackerel.

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Let's go wild

Get up-close and personal with marine and jungle life at local attractions! Learn about the underwater ecosystem and feel as close as ever to dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles and manatees at the Mote Aquarium. Befriend pink flamingoes or an infamous Florida alligator at the Jungle Gardens. And see lions, tigers and bears (oh, my!) at the Big Cat Habitat.

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Fore real

Enjoy a great afternoon playing golf at one of Sarasota's many courses. Bobby Jones is the only 45-hole public facility, but tee times at other clubs, such as University Park Country Club or The Resort at Longboat Key Club can be arranged.

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What to see in Sarasota

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Put a Ringling on it

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a 66-acre estate where circus legend John Ringling and his wife, Mable, collected art and built a house on a grand scale. The museum features galleries of classic art as well as a museum dedicated to the Ringling Brothers Circus. The grounds themselves are a wonderful botanical display and there's nothing more relaxing than to view of the bay from the marble patio.

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Flower power

Stop and smell the flowers at The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. This research and education center boasts thousands of colorful and exotic plants and includes more than 6,000 orchids alone. It's no surprise it has 'planted' itself in the top ten ranking of America's best botanical gardens by Country Living Gardner Magazine.

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Perfect performances

The Sarasota Opera is one of many wonderful performing arts venues, garnering international attention with its Masterwork Revival Series. And be sure to catch a performance by the Sarasota Ballet, as it is rapidly becoming one of the best in the world of its size.

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What to eat in Sarasota

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Chow down(town)

If you're looking for casual outdoor dining and live music offered nightly, then bring your post-beach appetite to Mattison's City Grille, located in the heart of downtown. For a more intimate downtown setting, the Bijou Cafe is located right next to the Sarasota Opera House and features delicious continental cuisine.

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Have your view & eat, too

With so many beautiful beaches, it's no wonder Sarasota knows how to do waterfront dining. Ophelia's on the Bay - with front row seats to scenic Siesta Key - offers a blend of American, Asian and Italian cuisines. Another one of Sarasota's waterfront gems is the Lido Beach Grille, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Gulf Coast while dining on steaks, fresh fish and seafood appetizers.

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Pasta party

Say "ciao!" to a number of wonderful authentic Italian restaurants run by Italian chefs with impressive culinary credentials. If you're in Siesta Key, don't miss Cafe Gabbiano, which offers a collection of more than 200 wines. If you're a little further south, try Cosimo's and its wood-burning oven pizzas. Downtown, try Cafe Amici on Main Street in Sarasota.